English 9H
Thematic Unit: Values
The Odyssey
Homer
Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 2/7/11
Begin our second thematic unit: values – complete, explore, and discuss the essential questions. Essential Questions: 1. How do people learn values? From whom or what do people learn values? 2. How do values shape the life of an individual and the choices that individual makes? 3. How can individual's values change based on life experiences? Analyze the importance of our personal values using values handout. Explore prior knowledge using anticipation guide. Cull important historical knowledge using text and background questions. HW: Complete background questions Due Fri. 2/11/11 |
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Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 2/14/11
Continue our second thematic unit: values Complete background questions discussion Review important terms and poetic devices Review character reference guide Read "Far From Home" pp. 599-601 Note: The handouts and review discussion will culminate in a quiz - Fri. 2/18/11 |
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Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 2/28/11
Continue our second thematic unit: values Read "The Lotus-Eaters" and "The Cyclops" pp. 601-615, identifying values, outcomes and consequences. HW: Quiz on "Far From Home", "The Lotus-Eaters, and "The Cyclops" Fri. 3/4/11 |
Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 3/7/11
Taking a break from our second thematic unit, values, to present oral presentations on independent reading project. HW: Picture and Summary worksheet: choose one section of Homer's Odyssey "Far From Home", "The Lotus-Eaters, or "The Cyclops" and create a summary and visual representation using the handout. NOTE: Summary should focus on one value or flaw in the section. Be creative in your visual! Due Wed. 3/9/11 |
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Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 3/14/11
Taking a break from our second thematic unit, values, to present oral presentations on independent reading project. Continue our second thematic unit: values Read "The Sirens", "Scylla and Charybdis", and "Cattle of the Sun God" pp. 6-6, identifying values, outcomes and consequences. HW: Quiz on "The Sirens", "Scylla and Charybdis", and "Cattle of the Sun God" Mon. 3/21/11 |
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Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 3/21/11
Continue our second thematic unit: values Review Part I of The Odyssey using the film, discussing theme(s), dynamic character, and conflict Read Part II of The Odyssey summary sheet, identifying values, outcomes and consequences. HW: Quiz on Part II of The Odyssey Pds. 1 - Mon. 3/28/11 Unit exam The Odyssey Pds. 1 - Wed. 3/30/11 |
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Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 3/28/11
Continue our second thematic unit: values Read Part II of The Odyssey summary sheet, identifying values, outcomes and consequences. HW: Quiz on Part II of The Odyssey Pds. 1 - Mon. 3/28/11 Unit exam The Odyssey Pds. 1 - Wed. 3/30/11 |
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Class Work & Homework Assignment Wk. 4/4/11
Continue our second thematic unit: values Begin The Odyssey travel brochure project. Research using library resources pulled by the librarian and follow instructions on handout and rubric. NOTE DATE CHANGE - Due Fri. 4/15/11 |
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